babe
The Tagalog word for 'babe' (referring to an attractive person) is babe.
The term is used to describe an attractive person.
Meaning: attractive person (noun)
Which one should you use?
While babe is the standard form, you may also encounter Beh and Labs as affectionate alternatives. Beh is an informal way to address someone, while Labs is a variation used to mean 'babe' or 'dear'.
When do people say it?
Labs is a colloquialism derived from the English word 'love' and is a way to express endearment.
Did you know?
- In the Philippines, the word labs is often used as a noun meaning 'my love' rather than a verb for the action of loving.
- Depending on the tone, calling a friend Beh can shift from a sweet endearment to a way of expressing mock exasperation or 'sass'.
- In digital messaging, many Filipinos shorten Beh even further to just Bh, which can look like a typo to an uninitiated English speaker.
Examples in context
- Mahal ko, kumusta ka na?My love, how are you?
- Iniibig ko, ikaw ang aking inspirasyon.My love, you are my inspiration.
- Beh, punta tayo sa mall mamaya?Babe, let's go to the mall later?
- Labs, wala akong maisip na mas masarap kaysa sa luto mo.Babe, I can't think of anything more delicious than your cooking.
- Siya ay isang tunay na babe.She is a real babe.
Example conversation
Mark and Jasmine are people-watching at a mall.
- MarkTingnan mo yung babae, babe talaga siya.Look at that woman, she is really a babe.
- JasmineOo nga, ang ganda niya.Yeah, she is very beautiful.
- MarkSana makilala ko yung babe na yun.I wish I could meet that babe.
- JasmineHuwag kang assuming, Mark.Don't be presumptuous, Mark.
